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Coffee Storage
Fri, Apr 24th 2009, 17:15
Coffee is best enjoyed when it is freshly roasted. Coffee is a perishable product and there are some basic rules for buying and storing of coffee if you want to enjoy it at its peak flavour.
Coffee : Favourite drink Worldwide
Tue, Apr 21st 2009, 13:01
The Coffee trade is a thriving global market, second only to oil in global trade activity. Coffee is grown in 80 countries around the world … and a cup of coffee is a popular drink just about anywhere.
Fri, Aug 1st 2008, 00:00
The home of Cape Malay cooking is Cape Town.
Mon, May 26th 2008, 00:00
With an annual average of 2,200, sunshine hours a year and balmy Mediterranean climate with low humidity, the hills and plains of Hawkes Bay are a perfect environment for growing fruit.
Fri, Jan 25th 2008, 00:00
Israel was known as the land of milk and honey to the ancients. With no other sweetners, it is clear why the honey was so popular.
Tue, Jan 22nd 2008, 00:00
Dumplings and Latkes are a favourite in Israel.
Thu, Jan 17th 2008, 00:00
In Israel, Ashkenazic Cuisine is the cooking traditions and favoured ingredients from Jews who once settled in eastern or western Europe.
Mon, Jan 14th 2008, 00:00
Israel is a true melting pot and Israeli cuisine is a living history of the people who have settled these shores over the aeons.
Wed, Dec 19th 2007, 00:00
The food from Provence in France is delightfully fresh and fun. We look at some of the firm favourites.
Fri, Dec 14th 2007, 00:00
By contrast to the rich dishes in the other regions of France, the cuisine of Provence is light and fresh.
Coffee: Robusta vs. Arabica
Thu, Apr 23rd 2009, 12:36
Coffee beans come in two main species, Robusta and Arabica … and the true test of a coffee is whether it is made from Robusta beans or Arabica beans.
Wed, Aug 13th 2008, 00:00
The braai is a quintessential South African pastime. Cooking outdoors over an open fire is a favourite social activity in South Africa (particularly combined with beer and rugby!)
Wed, Jul 23rd 2008, 00:00
Few people realise that wine has been made in South Africa since the 1600s when the Dutch arrived at the Cape to set up a refreshment station.
Fri, Apr 25th 2008, 00:00
One of the more curious attractions in Newport USA must be Rogue Brewery.
Thu, Jan 24th 2008, 00:00
Cholent is a heavy stew and popular dish served on the Sabbath in traditional Israeli households.
Fri, Jan 18th 2008, 00:00
Sephardic Cuisine of Israel has its roots in the Middle East.
Wed, Jan 16th 2008, 00:00
Jewish dietary laws, or kashrut, have had a strong influence on traditional Israeli Cuisine.
Thu, Dec 20th 2007, 00:00
Long golden sticks of baguette are a symbol of France. Baguette, often just called French bread, is a perfect accompaniment to the French meal.
Tue, Dec 18th 2007, 00:00
Many dishes make up the cosmopolitan mosaic of Marseille, and these reflect the melting pot of cultures that have docked at this French port.
Wed, Dec 12th 2007, 00:00
In France, the exact proportions of ingredients in bouillabaisse vary by cook and by region.